【September 2 seminar】【For the auto parts and metal parts industries】“Solving Challenges with Physical AI! A Factory Where Everyone Can Work Safely for the Long Term”
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Seminar on Wednesday, September 2, 2026
12:15〜12:45
Specializing in the logistics field for more than 25 years
Fukuoka-born new-build apartment brand “LEGENDE” launches in earnest. Working backward from bank loan evaluations, the Fukuoka-born apartment series looks beyond the first property to the next investment—offering hope to investors grappling with real estate investment amid rising interest rates and prices.
The service has been available to employees at each company since April 2026.
Both companies stepped up their health and productivity management initiatives in 2025.
In March 2026, they were recognized for the first time as “Excellent Health and Productivity Management Organization 2026 (Large Enterprise Category),” among other achievements.
A new glycerin-free medicated skin-brightening*² toner containing tranexamic acid*¹ arrives from CeraLabo, developed by beauty chemist かずのすけ! Two popular toners are also being revamped.
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【Price】: ¥3,500 (tax included)
【Volume】: 150 mL
【Release date】: On sale from Tuesday, August 4, 2026
【Free hands-on support for 10 selected companies】Advisors chosen for Shizuoka Prefecture’s “Recruitment Branding Promotion Project”! Applications are open for a 4-session seminar and individualized support to build companies’ recruitment foundations.
【佐賀玉屋】The best of Saga and neighboring areas, from delicious food to great deals. Warehouse-style food and product shop “直販デポ” opens at TAMAYA TERRACE on August 10.
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Warehouse-style food and product shop “直販デポ” will open on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Monday, August 10, 2026–Sunday, January 31, 2027 (planned)
【Sale completed for a revenue-generating vacation rental business】Taking over a vacation rental business operated by a senior in their 60s. Securing monthly cash income without reducing retirement benefits or pension payments helps provide for later life. 田中の民泊投資 also launches hands-on support for the next vacation rental M&A deal.
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83.2% said they felt “anxious” about their own retirement.
“The public pension alone is not enough” was the most common response at 79.8%.
More than 70% of people aged 60 and over cited “rising prices” as a financial concern.
【After-school program in Tokyo】Children at BunBu学院 try next-generation digital sport “Cyber KASSEN”! The program features 6-on-6 team matches and a tournament.
[Special announcement] A new series edited by Motoyuki Shibata and Sachiko Kishimoto, “海外文学の屋根裏部屋,” launches! The 第一 installment, “チャイナタウンの女武者” (by Maxine Hong Kingston, translated by Kazuko Fujimoto), will be published by 河出文庫 in November. Editor's comments included
Episode 5 airs tonight! “夫に不倫をお願いされました,” starring Yurika Nakamura and Reo Sano: Hanae (Yurika Nakamura) receives a treatment from Akira (Shoma Nagumo), a therapist at a women's intimate massage service, with encouragement from Saotome (Manami Hashimoto), an insurance salesperson…
Fan-favorite feature! The latest issue of 女性セブン, featuring a new photo shoot with handsome shogi players “S6,” goes on sale today, August 6! Includes an oversized pinup and a chance to win a signed instant photo!!
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Special price: ¥580 (tax included)
A total of 22 people will be selected by lottery to win a signed instant photo
A great collection of mysteries from 講談社文庫! The 2026 summer fair “探偵よむーく、薦めたい” is underway! Get a special book charm with the purchase of an eligible title!
ISSHI's damage-care Kéralis noir. A new acid-heat*¹ hair mist that primes hair to be “straight” before ironing launches today! Quickly and easily transform unruly, wavy hair into smooth, glossy, straight hair*³, even on busy mornings
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Volume: 190 mL
Price: ¥2,100 (before tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパンゲートウェイ、ISSHI、Kéralis noir、ロフト、ハンズ、アインズ、J.G.PLAZA楽天市場店、Amazon、ツルハ、スギ薬局、LDK the Beauty
“Pachinko hall” total sales edge up, but the number of companies halves over 10 years; share of profitable companies tops 70% for the first time in 5 years, while bankruptcies remain subdued but show signs of rising
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In 2025, パチンコホール経営法人 numbered 1,130, down 5.9% from the previous year.
Original総売上高は12兆433億円と、前年から2.8％増加し、2年連続で前年を上回った。
The share of profitable companies was 71.6%.
In 2025, there were 16 bankruptcies among パチンコホール経営法人, down 30.4% from 23 the previous year.
Notice of rescheduled launch: QPS研究所's small SAR satellite No. 13 (*1), “Mikura-I,” scheduled to launch aboard a U.S. Rocket Lab社 Electron rocket on Thursday, August 6
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Planned altitude: 575 km
Rocket Lab社, founded in 2006
QPS研究所 is a space development company founded in Fukuoka in 2005
Make “For career-change advice, turn to AI first” the norm. JOB PALETTE releases a free collection of AI prompts covering every step of job hunting (9 prompts in total)
A long-selling classic, revised at last! Now available: “An Illustrated Guide to Business: The Basics and Practice of the Latest トヨタ Production System, Clearly Explained [3rd Edition],” helping readers achieve results in other industries and offices!
Wang Liben’s view: The Caspian Sea is no longer safe—Ukraine’s attack on Iranian merchant ships and 8 signals reshaping the Russia-Ukraine war and the Middle East
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ukraine attacked an イラン merchant ship in the Caspian Sea, potentially affecting ロシア's supply routes. The attack marks a new strategic shift targeting ロシア's strategic supply network and could signal the growing convergence of conflicts in the Middle East.
Today is the birthday of Lord Guan! 5 types of people should absolutely not worship him, lest their luck worsen. A guide to offerings, taboos and ways to pray for wealth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Aug. 6, 2026, is Guan Sheng Dijun's birthday. A fortune-teller has listed 6 suitable figures to worship and 5 taboos. The article also explains his origins as a martial God of Wealth, auspicious times for worship, and etiquette for offerings.
Story of Yanxi Palace loses out! Top 10 mainland Chinese and Hong Kong dramas starring Charmaine Sheh: the 9.0-rated champion, a palace-intrigue classic that has been hard to surpass for more than 20 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Works featuring Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh have been ranked by their Douban ratings. Story of Yanxi Palace came in No. 1 with a score of 9.0. The Story of Yanxi Palace was not included, with a score of 7.1.
Su Qingquan’s view: He was reported after providing emergency care to 4 young people on hunger strike!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Taipei city councilor and 4 young people fell ill while staging a hunger strike over food safety issues. Doctor 蘇清泉 provided emergency care but was later arrested. The incident has raised questions about medical neutrality.
Kong Lingxin’s view: 36 days of tainted oil—and nothing has been resolved!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
36 days have passed since the tainted oil issue emerged in Taiwan, but the government's response has been slow, and efforts to uncover the truth and hold those responsible to account have stalled. Consumer anxiety has grown, prompting a large-scale protest.
Lin Renbin’s view: When the AI boom collides with energy anxiety, Taiwan does not lack electricity—it lacks the ability to understand the system
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
林仁斌 analyzed the relationship between AI growth and energy insecurity, saying Taiwan's problem is not a lack of electricity but a lack of understanding of the system and of governance. He called for deeper public debate.
Wu Dianrong’s column: The Lai government’s philosophy of never admitting fault
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台糖 is suspected of supplying oil containing carcinogens, while the government is suspected of covering up a failure to report it as required. The administration's fear of reform has been criticized as the “Tocqueville paradox,” undermining political trust.
Opinion: Kaohsiung’s “food safety is excellent” claim turns out to be a late-arriving king’s new clothes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 中聯 tainted-oil case exposed loopholes in food safety law and an imbalance in the division of responsibilities between central and local governments. Kaohsiung was presented as a model despite taking credit after the fact, prompting criticism of political maneuvering.
Why is there a small hole in coffee cup lids? It is not for heat to escape—the real purpose eludes many
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The small hole in the lid of a takeaway coffee cup is primarily designed to equalize air pressure and make drinking easier, not to release heat. This design allows the coffee to flow steadily and makes spills less likely.
Opinion: When information is opaque, tainted oil runs rampant
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In Taiwan's tainted oil scandal, a lack of transparency and the government's slow response have drawn criticism, with observers saying that people have no choice but to wait for democratic governance to be restored.
Violations carry fines of up to 150,000! What is the 2026 urban resilience exercise? Will mobile networks go down? A guide to the nationwide schedule and 3 things you must do
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
From Aug. 7 to 13, 2026, “Urban Resilience (Air Defense) Exercises” will be held across Taiwan. Tests to slow communications will also be introduced in central and northern Taiwan, and violations will incur fines of up to 15万 Taiwanese dollars.
Liu Juncheng’s view: As Apple and Google begin embracing the NPU approach
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The AI industry's focus is shifting from large-scale models to efficient inference. NPUs and Edge AI are set to become the core of the next generation. This is a major turning point that will fundamentally change companies' cost structures and AI strategies.
Taiwan Banker: The EU joins forces to secure rare earths, with new credit-risk controls in the background
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
欧州連合（EU） is organizing a “national team” and introducing new reputation management measures to address supply risks for scarce metals. At the G7 2026 summit, members will discuss cooperation on critical minerals and form a strategic market structure to secure supply chains. Taiwan's financial sector also needs to understand upstream material supply risks and strengthen supply-chain resilience.
Opinion: Puma Shen, the “outsider” in the Taipei mayoral election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Puma Shen was once a prominent topic in the Taipei mayoral election but has since lost media and online attention. His campaign has faltered, and he is now seen as just another voice among those criticizing Wayne Chiang.
Opinion: It is not enough simply to have food on the table—the government should safeguard workers’ dignity in retirement
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Labor groups are calling for an increase in the employer contribution rate under the new system. They say an overhaul is urgently needed to protect the dignity of 800万 workers in retirement.
Opinion: Investigators take the lead, while police bear responsibility for public safety?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
South Korea’s removal of investigative powers from prosecutors has prompted reflection in Taiwan on the imbalance of responsibilities between prosecutors and police. Taiwan’s current Judicial Police Dispatch Act gives prosecutors power without making them responsible for public safety, making institutional reform urgent.
Opinion: Encountering “atomic-bombed trees” in the English countryside—seeing the many meanings of seeds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Seeds from trees exposed to the atomic bombing in Hiroshima have been stored at the Millennium Seed Bank in the UK, as part of efforts to convey a message of peace. This is part of the international initiative “Green Legacy Hiroshima.”
A death at a monastery and the commercialization of spiritual practice: Excerpt from The Violence of Faith (2)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A series of religion-related tragedies in Taiwan has exposed the commercialization of spiritual practices and the reality of psychological control. The structure in which faith is used for financial exploitation and psychological control has come under scrutiny.
After the bell: Oil prices fluctuate at the close as markets watch U.S.-Iran talks and developments in the Strait of Hormuz
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
International oil prices diverged. Brent edged higher, while WTI fell. The moves were driven by hopes for progress in US-Iran talks and the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Geopolitical uncertainty remains.
Musk names SpaceX as fully adopting Nvidia AI chips; AMD plunges more than 7%, while 輝達 surges more than 3%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SpaceX announced that it would fully adopt NVIDIA chips for its AI infrastructure, significantly affecting stock prices. AMD fell sharply after failing to meet market expectations.
Has the AI boom already peaked? ‘Valuation guru’ warns: The real danger is not the Magnificent Seven, but ‘this type’ of AI stock
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Professor Aswath Damodaran, known as the “father of valuation,” warned that the AI stock boom peaked several months ago. Risks are concentrated particularly among small and mid-cap AI companies with weak financial foundations.
Strong earnings fail to rescue share price; Western Digital plunges 10% after hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
威騰電子 reported earnings that exceeded market expectations, but its stock fell more than 10% in after-hours trading following a conservative outlook. This reflects excessive expectations for AI-related stocks and concerns about supply and demand.
Anthropic confirms its AI chip plan for the first time, developing a dedicated chip for Claude
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Anthropic formally announced plans to develop its own AI chips to optimize its Claude models. The move is a response to rising computing demand and an important step signaling AI companies' shift toward vertical integration of hardware.
No evidence of a stock-market headwind! Was the July plunge in AI stocks just an overreaction? Prominent investor: Fundamentals are fine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The July decline in AI-related stocks was due to a misunderstanding; underlying demand and corporate capital spending remain strong. Changes in credit conditions are the only real risk.
Companies mentioned：Meta、NVIDIA、Amazon、Microsoft、SpaceX、Silicon Data Token Index、Benchmark、Star Cloud
New York FX market: Dollar falls to a 7-week low as Hormuz Strait agreement may be reached; yen holds steady at 157
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The US dollar fell to a 7-week low, driven by progress in peace talks over the Strait of Hormuz, currency intervention by Japan and the US, and weak US economic indicators. The yen remained stable in the 157 range, while markets watched for a Bank of Japan rate hike.
Hormuz new shipping route deal stuck on fees! Iran seeks a transit fee of up to 7%; U.S. fears dangerous precedent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
イラン and Oman reached a basic agreement on establishing a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, but they are at odds over tolls. イラン is demanding 5–7% of cargo value, while the US has objected, calling it a “dangerous precedent.”
Precious metals after hours: Gold jumps 4.4%, its strongest single-day gain since February, as bond yields fall and progress is made on reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Spot gold surged 4.4% in a single day, its strongest gain since February, as U.S. Treasury yields fell and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz eased, drawing investors back to precious metals.
U.S. stocks after hours: SpaceX plunges more than 13% after earnings; Dow sets another record, while S&P and Nasdaq end 4-day winning streaks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Dow Jones hit new highs for consecutive days, while SpaceX plunged more than 13% after releasing its financial results and semiconductor stocks also fell. Markets welcomed strong earnings and geopolitical progress, but concerns about high capital spending spread.
Microsoft reveals AI revenue for the first time! OpenAI contributes $24.1 billion, accounting for more than half, as reliance remains high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
More than half of Microsoft's AI-related revenue comes from OpenAI, revealing the extent of its reliance on the company. This has become a strategic risk for Microsoft and a focus of market attention.
Taiwan's stock market surged, with foreign investors recording their 3rd-largest net buying on record. 鴻海 posted monthly revenue of 9465億 yen, while 南亞科 raised its capital spending to 697億 yen.
SpaceX loses $225 billion in market value overnight as AI spending concerns overshadow strong earnings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SpaceX shares fell more than 13%, wiping out 2250億 dollars in market capitalization. Despite strong financial results, concerns about cash outflows from AI investment heightened market wariness.
Dow rises for 5th straight day to another record; SpaceX unfazed by spending, exclusively uses 輝達
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Dow rose for 5 consecutive trading days, setting another record today. SpaceX shares fell 13.61% amid massive AI spending, while CEO Elon Musk said the company would exclusively use 輝達 systems to build a giant data center, lifting 輝達 shares.
After SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said its artificial intelligence business would exclusively use 輝達 GPU systems, 輝達 rose $7.28, or 3.43%, on the 5th to close at $219.22, helping lift the broader market.